Maintenance
6-1
Part 1602966−05
E 2015 Nordson Corporation
Section 6
Maintenance
WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.
Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related
documentation.
NOTE: Maintenance procedures given here are for the feed center only.
Refer to your system component manuals for maintenance procedures for
all other system equipment.
Daily Maintenance
NOTE: You may need to perform these procedures more or less often,
depending on your application requirements.
Table 6-1 Daily Maintenance Procedures
Component Maintenance Procedure
Sieve Disassemble and clean the sieve pan and screen. Inspect the sieve screen
and replace it if powder is fused to it or it is damaged. If applicable, make sure
the ground clip is installed around the screen gasket so it grounds the screen
to the pan and deck. More information on sieve styles is available in the Parts
section, beginning on page 9-23.
Purge Manifold
Assembly
Raise the lance assembly and blow off the purge manifolds, latches, yokes,
and air cylinder. Make sure all quad ring seals are in place on the purge
manifolds.
Lance Assemblies Blow off the lance assemblies and check all powder hose and air tubing
connections.
In-Line Pumps Disassemble the pumps and blow off the parts with low-pressure compressed
air. Replace any worn parts. Refer to the Encore In-Line Pump manual, part
number 1095928, for repair procedures and replacement parts.
Cables, Tubing, and
Feed Hoses
Check all external cables, powder hoses, and air tubing for damage. Repair or
replace as necessary.
HDLV Transfer Pumps Purge the pumps. Inspect the pinch valve body for signs of powder leakage.
If powder is present in the pinch valve section, replace the pinch valves. Refer
to the Prodigy HDLV High-Capacity pump manual, part number 1092270, for
repair procedures and replacement parts.
Powder Supply Check the powder supply level regularly and add powder as necessary.
Compressed Air
Supply
Check the compressed air dryers and filters. Drain filters if needed. Perform
maintenance as necessary.
Enclosure Clean the interior and exterior of the feed center. Check all equipment ground
connections.